NZDIA Space Tech and Innovation event May 2025

Additional info

The pack comprises the following documents:

• NZDIA Event Run Sheet, NZDIA Space Tech & Innovation event
• Speech by the Minister of Defence and Minister for Space: New Zealand Defence Industry Association Space & Technology Event (9 May 2025)
• NZDIA speech - public Q&A and talking points: Minister of Defence 9 May 2025.

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